The secret of Lyle Lovett's endurance comes down to the three C's: class, charisma, and consistency. The first two seem to come naturally. The third seals him as the real deal. In the studio and onstage with his giant orchestra, he's spent more than two decades gracefully matching genuine songcraft with A-list musicianship. This is a man who not only delivers your money's worth but who you suspect would be genuinely ashamed if he didn't. The results transcend genre; he's neither traditional country, jazz, or straight-up singer-songwriter. Lyle Lovett makes plain ol' American music. Sho' nuff. Every time.